dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē 
-ˌte-rē
plural dignitaries
: one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
dignitary
adjective
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The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
There was a red carpet, a Bavarian brass band and local dignitaries.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
In both cases, Spanish military aircraft provided an airborne escort, a sign of respect for visiting dignitaries, and in one clip of the video Leo is seen waving to the escorting pilot.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
After Miller’s death in 1935, the hotel’s reputation spread even further, attracting dignitaries of the day — and the future.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignitary. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē
plural dignitaries
: a person of high position or honor
dignitaries of the church
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